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[crimsonpuppeteer]

[A pale skinned young girl is on the screen. She has an emotionless look on her face, staring at the camera as if she were trying to defeat it with her will alone. When she speaks, it is in a similar tone, a soft tone that simply conveys her message without giving any hint of what she might be thinking.]

I know that some of you are an acquiescence of a man named Larry Butz. You may not know that he has let me stay in his house over the last few months. I have kept mostly to myself in that time. I have had no real reason to reach out to the outside world. I had the safety I needed from the night time and that was what is important. The reason I bring him up is simple. He has not returned home for several days. I was uncertain if it was something simple like us simply missing one another, as I do not spend my days cooped up in here. However, I am no longer able to reach him. From what I have read about other people's experiences, it is likely that he is no longer in the city. That is good for him, as he is no longer trapped, but leaves me in something of an awkward position. I am uncertain if I will be allowed to remain here. I am not one to reach out to others.

[Here, her mask of neutrality briefly cracks. Clearly, the thought of depending on someone else is not something she is fond of.]

But I fear I may be forced to do so, if I am correct. Even if I remain in this house, there is the matter of food. I lack an income, there is no work for someone my age. I am open to suggestions, should anyone have any. If not, I suppose I could start selling his things. It may seem impolite, but he did not seem the sort who would let someone starve, so I do not think he would be offended.

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[crimsonpuppeteer]

[It wouldn't be the first time since she came here that she stayed with a stranger. She hadn't known Larry when she first started living with him.]

Hopefully it will not come to that, but if it does, I may have to take you up on the offer.

[She doesn't sound happy about it, but it is preferable then not having a home. It is more then a nuisance in this city, it is likely fatal.]

[voice]

[rapturescreed]

[Unfortunately, he understands.] Would you like some help in going through his things? To see what should be done with them?

Re: [voice]

[crimsonpuppeteer]

Perhaps that would be best. I would prefer not to see his things disrespected. We were not close, but it is not common I am showed kindness, so I don't forget the people that do so.

[voice]

[rapturescreed]

Of course. I understand. Let me know when is convenient for you, and I'll come by. And, like I said before, if you do need a place to stay, please let me know. I'll do everything I can to help.

Re: [voice]

[crimsonpuppeteer]

I have nothing but time. It is not like I've anything to do in this city. I have little use for school and I do not work. Whenever you have time, then so do I.

[voice]

[rapturescreed]

So what is it you do with your time, then? You cannot simply stay at home and do nothing.